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Loaded Potato Soup with Bacon, Cheese, Sour Cream and Chives
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Easy Loaded Potato Soup

This easy loaded baked potato soup has everything you love about a loaded baked potato in a warm, creamy bowl of soup! Made with just potatoes, milk, butter and your favorite toppings, it's ready in about 25 minutes. Top with bacon, cheddar cheese, sour cream and chives for an easy, cozy dinner.
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American, Irish
Recipe Type Bacon, Bridal Shower, Camping, Crockpot, Fall, Fall Dinner, Football Food, Kid-Friendly, Meal Prep, Potatoes, Quick Dinner, Rainy Day, Served Hot, Soups, St. Patrick's Day
Skill Level Easy
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 533kcal
Author Angela G.

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 large potatoes peeled
  • 4 cups milk*
  • 4 tablespoon butter
  • salt and pepper to taste

TOPPINGS

  • bacon crumbles 4-6 slices cooked
  • cheddar cheese shredded
  • chives
  • sour cream optional

Instructions

  • Cook potatoes. Dice peeled potatoes into small chunks and add to boiling salted water. Boil for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are soft all the way through. Drain then return potatoes to pot.
  • Add soup ingredients. Add butter, then gradually stir in milk until the soup reaches your desired consistency.
    Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add toppings and serve. Spoon potato soup into a bowl and add toppings of your choice.

Notes

  • *substitute with half and half or buttermilk for richer flavor.
  • Add a teaspoon of chicken or vegetable bullion for added flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 533kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 227mg | Potassium: 1879mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 753IU | Vitamin C: 73mg | Calcium: 323mg | Iron: 3mg
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